Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$48,220
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$23.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$63,300
entry level starts ~$37,540
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 13,000 employed

How much do Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers make?

The median pay for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in the United States is $48,220 per year — about $23.18 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $37,540, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $63,300.

That is $13,170 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary range by percentile

Half of all Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers earn between $42,050 and $58,770 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,540$18.05
25th percentile (early career)$42,050$20.22
50th percentile (median)$48,220$23.18
75th percentile (experienced)$58,770$28.25
90th percentile (top earners)$63,300$30.43

Highest-paying states for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers pay at $73,920 a year, followed by Louisiana ($61,480) and Iowa ($59,780). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $35,730 — a gap of $38,190 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$73,920$35.54+53%
2Louisiana$61,480$29.56+27%
3Iowa$59,780$28.74+24%
4Georgia$59,180$28.45+23%
5Virginia$56,230$27.03+17%

Workforce and education

About 13,000 people work as Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $50,470 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers make in the United States?
The median Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary in the United States is $48,220 per year, or about $23.18 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,540, while the top 10% of earners make $63,300 or more.
How does Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers median of $48,220 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers, with a median salary of $73,920 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers work in the United States?
About 13,000 people were employed as Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.